Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras
Digital SLR Camera
EOS-1D Mark II
EOS-1D Mark II
EOS-1D Mark II
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Marketed | April 2004 |
Original Price | Open price |
The EOS-1D Mark II, replacing the EOS-1D model released in December 2001, was designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional news, sports and studio photographers. The EOS-1D Mark II incorporates a large APS-H-size (28.7 x 19.1 mm) CMOS sensor with 8.2-million effective pixels and, maximizing the performance potential of the sensor, Canon’s new proprietary DIGIC II high-speed digital signal-processing integrated circuit. The DIGIC II circuit performs detailed processing of large-volume data at extremely high speed, satisfying professional demands for superlative image quality and responsiveness in any shooting situation.
In response to requests from professional users, Canon has included a range of new features in the EOS-1D Mark II, including a greater choice of image-quality settings, with four JPEG sizes and ten compression levels in addition to RAW files. Additionally, two customizable color-matrix settings, in addition to five preset modes, enable image optimization according to the requirements of the subject or output device. Moreover, dedicated card slots for CompactFlash and SD memory cards enable simultaneous backup or selective recording to either card, while a video output terminal enables users to view images on a television screen. The model also incorporates a two-inch 230,000-dots LCD monitor which, doubling the resolution of the previous model’s, enables magnification up to 10x to effectively check image focus during playback.
The EOS-1D Mark II offers outstanding resilience, boasting improvements such as dramatically increased shutter durability capable of withstanding 200,000 cycles. A lightweight, heavy-duty magnesium alloy exterior provides exceeding rigidity as well as electromagnetic shielding, while thorough water- and dust-resistant sealing in 70 locations, including all switches, body seams and memory-card slots, ensures users of unfailing reliability under even the most grueling conditions. Incorporating an AF system with a high-speed split-multiprocessor architecture, the EOS-1D Mark II realizes improved AF performance. In addition to matching the camera’s 8.5 fps continuous-shooting speed, the camera delivers One-Shot AF speed and AI Servo AF focusing precision superior to those of the EOS-1D. The camera also features Canon’s new E-TTL II automatic flash exposure control which, used with Canon’s EX-series Speedlite flashes, employs a revised metering algorithm to achieve more precise, stable exposure control.
The latest and most advanced addition to Canon’s range of professional digital SLRs, the EOS-1D Mark II inherits the renowned functions and usability of the EOS-1D and EOS-1Ds. These include the company’s proprietary 45-point area autofocus, which makes photo composition quick and easy by eliminating the need to position the subject at the center of the picture; a 21-Zone Evaluative metering sensor to ensure ideal exposure performance; an advanced full-frame viewfinder; and Custom Function control, which allows users to tailor camera operations to their individual preferences.
Further catering to the needs of pro users, the new camera ships with a software suite that includes Canon’s newly developed high-speed RAW-image-processing application, Digital Photo Professional. The newly developed application incorporates input from professional users, including high-speed image previews, a multi-frame editing window and batch processing, to boost workflow efficiency when working with large quantities of RAW images. Also included among the bundled software is the all-purpose EOS Viewer Utility which, based on Canon’s previous File Viewer Utility, features such improvements as high-speed RAW-image previews and a refined user-interface for enhanced operability.
Type | |
Type | Digital AF/AE SLR |
Recording medium | Type I or II CF card, SD memory card |
Image size | 28.7 x 19.1mm |
Compatible lenses | Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lens) (35mm-equivalent focal length is equal to approx. 1.3 times the marked focal length. ) |
Lens mount | Canon EF mount |
Image Sensor | |
Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
Pixels | Effective pixels: Approx. 8.20 megapixels Total pixels: Approx. 8.50 megapixels |
Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
Color filter system | RGB primary color filter |
Low-pass filter | Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable |
Recording System | |
Recording format | DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG and RAW |
Image format | JPEG, RAW, (12 bit) |
RAW+JPEG | Simultaneous recording Provided |
File size | (1) L (Large): Approx. 2.8 MB (3504 x 2336 pixels) (2) M1 (Medium1):Approx. 2.2 MB (3104 x 2072 pixels) (3) M1 (Medium2): Approx. 1.7 MB (2544 x 1696 pixels) (4) S (Small): Approx. 1.0 MB (1728 x 1152 pixels) (5) RAW: Approx. 8.3 MB (3504 x 2336 pixels) * JPEG quality: 8 |
Folders | Folder creation/selection enabled |
File numbering | (1) Consecutive numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset |
Processing parameters | Standard parameters plus up to three custom processing parameters can be set |
Color matrix | Five standard types plus two types that can be registered with color matrix |
Backup image recording | Enabled (Same image recordable on CF card and SD memory card) |
Interface | IEEE1394 for personal computers USB for direct printing Video output(NTSC/PAL) |
White Balance | |
Settings | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting, custom white balance(Total 10 settings) |
Auto white balance | Hybrid Auto white balance with the CMOS sensor and a dedicated external sensor |
Personal white balance | Auto white balance with the image sensor |
Color temperature compensation | White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments * Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible |
Viewfinder | |
Type | Eye-level pentaprism |
Coverage | Approx. 100 percent vertically and horizontally with respect to the effective pixels |
Magnification | 0.72x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity) |
Eyepoint | 20 mm |
Built-in dioptric adjustment | -3.0 – +1.0 diopter |
Focusing screen | Interchangeable (9 types), Standard focusing screen: Ec-CIII |
Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 37:63,no mirror cut-off with EF 1200mm f/5.6 or shorter lens) |
Viewfinder information | AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, spot metering circle, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level), white balance correction, JPEG recording, number of remaining shots, memory card information |
Depth-of-field | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Eyepiece shutter | Built-in |
Autofocus | |
Type | TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor |
AF points | 45 AF points (Area AF) |
AF working range | EV 0-18 (at ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F) |
Focusing modes | One-Shot AF (ONE SHOT) AI Servo AF (AI SERVO) Manual focusing (MF) |
AF point selection | Automatic selection, manual selection, home position (switch to registered AF point) |
Selected AF point display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel |
AF assist beam | Emitted by the dedicated Speedlite |
Exposure Control | |
Metering modes | 21-zone TTL full aperture metering (1) Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 13.5% of viewfinder at center) (3) Spot metering • metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center) • AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder) • Multi-spot metering (Max. 8 spot metering entries) (4) Center-weighted averaged metering |
Metering range | EV 0-20 (at 20°C/68°F with 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100) |
Exposure control systems | Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture priority AE, E-TTL II autoflash, manual, flash metered manual |
ISO speed range | Equivalent to ISO 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 50 and 3200 |
Exposure compensation | AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Bracketing methods: 1. Shutter speed or aperture 2. ISO speed Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) |
AE lock | Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes. |
Shutter | |
Type | Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter |
Shutter speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), bulb, X-sync at 1/250 sec. |
Shutter release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
Self-timer | 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay |
Remote control | Remote control with N3 type terminal |
Flash | |
EOS dedicated Speedlite | E-TTL autoflash with EX series Speedlite |
PC terminal | Provided |
Drive System | |
Drive modes | Single, low-speed continuous, high-speed continuous, self-timer |
Continuous shooting speed | Low-speed continuous: Approx. 3 shots/sec. High-speed continuous: Approx. 8.5 shots/sec. |
Max. burst | JPEG: Approx. 40 shots (Large, JPEG 8) RAW: Approx. 20 shots |
LCD Monitor | |
Type | TFT color liquid-crystal monitor |
Monitor size | 2.0″ |
Dots | Approx. 230,000 dots |
Coverage | 100% with respect to the effective pixels |
Brightness adjustment | Five levels provided |
Interface languages | 12 |
Image Playback | |
Image display format | Single image, single image (INFO.), 4-image index, 9-image index, magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x – 10x), rotated image |
Highlight alert | In he single image and single image (INFO.) formats, any overexposed highlight areas will blink in the image display. |
Image Protection and Erase | |
Protection | Erase protection of one image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be applied or canceled at one time. |
Erase | One image, all images in a folder, or all images in the memory card can be erased (except protected images) at one time. |
Sound Recording | |
Recording method | The voice annotation recorded with the built-in microphone is attached to the image. |
File format | WAV |
Recording time | Max. 30 sec. per recording |
Direct Printing | |
Compatible printers | CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct, and PictBridge-compatible printers |
Printable images | JPEG images (Print ordering enabled with DPOF version 1.1) |
CUSTOMIZATION MENUS | |
Custom functions | 21 Custom Functions with 67 settings |
Personal functions | 26 |
Camera settings saving/reading | Possible |
Power Source | |
Battery | One Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 * AC power can be supplied via AC adapter and DC coupler |
Number of possible shots | At 20°C/68°F: Approx. 1200 At 0°C/32°F: Approx. 800 * The above figures apply when a fully-charged Ni-MH Pack NP-E3 is used. |
Battery check | Automatic |
Power saving | Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min. |
Date/time back-up battery | One CR2025 lithium battery |
Dimensions and Weight | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
156 x 157.6 x 79.9 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in.) |
Weight | Body only: 1220 g (43 oz.) , Battery: 335 g (11.8 oz.) |
Working Conditions | |
Operating temperature range | 0°C – 45°C / 32°F-113°F |
Operating humidity range | 85% or less |